Posts by Tag: northeast

It's a sentence so many of us dream of saying but aren't sure how to manifest: "My hobby turned into my dream job."
But that's an actual quote from Spillville's own resident photographer Joyce Meyer.
"In mid-life, when our children were in college,...

With June quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about activities and events to add to your summer to-do list. Luckily for you, the list below will take you to a beautiful variety of quintessentially Northeast Iowa places and events. Don't ...

Now that the hype of the holiday season is wearing down, winter in Northeast Iowa can sometimes feel unbearable. Its cold, it’s long, and it’s easy to wish for sunshine and warmer weather. But Decorah has so many fantastic activities, adventures, and...

While I haven't explored all it has to offer, I've delighted in walking along Trout Run Trail in Decorah. As a Luther alumna, I like to get back to Decorah as often as I can. There is definitely a feeling of "home" for me among the bluffs and the Upper...

"Our family has lived on this land where the lodge is built since 1885."
Mink Creek Lodge is a hidden treasure nestled in the rich rolling hills of Fayette County along the Mink Creek. And the owners-- the Huck family-- have deep Northeast Iowa root...

Six young professionals in Northeast Iowa have founded a new group they’re calling Upper Mississippi Under Forty (UMUF). Charter member Jenna Pollock, who works as the director of the Clayton County Conservation Board, explained her inspiration for launching...

If you haven’t been to the Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette, you owe it to yourself to go out and discover this slightly hidden gem. I took my first trip there the other day on a beautiful, sunny summer day where rays of light danced off ...

Northeast Iowa is home to a trove of historic treasures. Stewarding and sharing our history are vital to our tourism economies and vibrant local communities. That's why we are inviting you to Preserving, Enhancing, and Promoting Northeast Iowa's Historical...

April showers bring May flowers…and Clayton County Farmers Markets!
Travel the scenic roads through the rolling bluffs and along the Mississippi River to reach the 8 different farmers markets in Clayton County.
Elkader Farmers Market: Located in th...

The other day I decided to step on the well-manicured Prairie Farmer Trail at an entry point in Calmar to enjoy the natural beauty of a clear July day in Northeast Iowa. As I made my way on the paved trail, I was reminded of the words of Henry David ...